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(1) This policy applies to University of Newcastle (“ (2) The (3) RTP scholarships may include RTP Fees Offsets, RTP Stipends and RTP Allowances. (4) This policy has been developed in response to the Commonwealth Scholarship Guidelines (Research) 2017. (5) This policy provides a comprehensive referral point for RTP (6) This policy applies to the (7) To provide for exceptional circumstances arising in a particular case, the Dean of Graduate Research may relax any provision of this policy, except those specifically expressed as conditions as advised by the Department of Education and Training. (8) The Australian Government's contribution must be acknowledged when the recipient of an RTP Scholarship, their supervisor or any other party publishes or produces material, such as books, articles, newsletters or other literary or artistic works which relate to the (9) The Commonwealth's contribution must be acknowledged in a prominent place and in an appropriate form. The acknowledgement must include mention of the (10) All continuing HDR (11) As per the Commonwealth Scholarships Guidelines (Research) 2017 (12) Special eligibility requirements for the Indigenous Priority Scheme Scholarships, Strategic Engagement Scheme and Academic Pathway Scheme are included in each Scheme’s Scholarship Guidelines. (13) If a scholarship is awarded to a scholar already undertaking a HDR (14) A scholarship may be held for: (15) A full-time scholarship may be held for a maximum of: (16) To apply for an extension, a scholar should seek the support of their Principal Supervisor. If supported, the scholar will be invited to apply for an extension to the appropriate (17) An extension of scholarship cannot be granted beyond the maximum possible period of support and may only be approved under compassionate or compelling circumstances. (18) The eligibility for an extension and maximum periods of support are outlined on the Graduate Research website. (19) The rate applicable to each scholarship round is available on the Graduate Research website. (20) RTP Allowances may include a one-off relocation allowance for the following eligible scholars: (21) Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is provided to RTP Stipend international scholars for the duration of their student visa and any approved upgrade to the scholar’s (22) All scholars are eligible to apply for direct research cost allowances. Appropriate uses of this funding includes, but is not limited to: conference registration, travel, publication expenses, laptop and software costs, training courses, specific expertise or facilities, internship costs, (23) The Application process is available on the Graduate Research website. (24) The Selection process applicable to each scholarship round is available in the Research Scholarship Guidelines on the Graduate Research website. (25) Successful (26) The scholar must be enrolled in a HDR and commence the scholarship no later than the date specified in the scholarship offer. The offer will be forfeited if this condition is not met, unless deferral has been approved in accordance with the Higher Degree by Research Policy. (27) The (28) A scholar must undertake an approved Master Degree (Research) or Doctoral Degree (Research) at the (29) The Dean of Graduate Research may approve a part-time scholarship to a domestic (30) The Australian Government Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 specifies that international (31) All types of leave referred to in this section must be discussed with and approved by the relevant supervisor. (32) RTP Stipend scholars are entitled to up to 20 (33) RTP Stipend scholars are entitled to up to 10 (34) Sick leave entitlements may also be used by scholars with family responsibilities, to care for sick children or relatives. (35) For periods of illness lasting longer than 10 (36) Applications for sick leave exceeding the 10 (37) RTP Stipend scholars who are primary carers may receive up to 60 (38) Periods of paid parental leave are in addition to the normal duration of the stipend period. (39) All applications for parental leave must be accompanied by medical/adoption certification and submitted within the tenure of the stipend scholarship. (40) Paid parental leave is not available within the first 12 months of the scholarship. (41) Unpaid parental leave may be applied for as Leave of Absence under this policy. (42) RTP Stipend scholars who are partners may receive up to 10 (43) Paid partner leave must be taken during the three-week period prior to the expected birth or placement of the child, or up to six months after the actual birth or placement of the child. (44) Periods of paid partner leave are in addition to the normal duration of the stipend period. (45) All applications for partner leave must be accompanied by medical/adoption certification and submitted within the tenure of the stipend scholarship. (46) Paid partner leave is not available within the first 12 months of a scholarship. (47) Any unused leave will be forfeited when the RTP Stipend scholarship is completed or terminated. (48) A part-time RTP Stipend scholar is expected to progress at half the rate of a full-time scholar and therefore receives approximately half of the leave entitlements listed above for each year of study. (49) Periods of approved leave of absence will not be deducted from the overall scholarship tenure. (50) After 12 months’ full time equivalent, a scholar may apply to the relevant Head of School or Deputy Head of School for a leave of absence of scholarship for a period of up to 12 months during the tenure of the scholarship. (51) For Doctoral Degree (Research) scholars: (52) After 12 months’ full time equivalent, a scholar may apply to the Dean of Graduate Research for a leave of absence of scholarship for a period of up to 12 months during the tenure of the scholarship. (53) The Dean of Graduate Research will only approve any further leave of absence where the scholar can demonstrate exceptional circumstances beyond the scholar’s control. The maximum period of any further extension will be 12 months. (54) Leave of absence from scholarship may only be approved where the scholar can demonstrate exceptional circumstances beyond the scholar’s control. The (55) Scholars must not undertake paid employment of more than 16 hours per week within the hours of 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, averaged over a 12 month period (52 weeks). (56) Scholars are not required to undertake paid employment as a condition of the scholarship. (57) A scholar with a student visa may not undertake employment that is inconsistent with the conditions of their visa. (58) A scholarship may be transferred to another (59) If the Dean of Graduate Research approves a transfer of (60) The Dean of Graduate Research may approve a request to alter a scholar’s study load on application. (61) Where the variation of study load is approved, the remaining period of scholarship is extended, or reduced on a pro rata basis. (62) Scholars who wish to transfer to another Higher Education Provider (HEP) should contact the HEP to determine if they may be awarded a scholarship at that institution. (63) Scholars who wish to transfer to the (64) Where a scholar does not comply with clauses 11(b), 26 or 77: (65) RTP scholars may undertake approved (66) To apply for an internship, RTP scholars must complete the Notification of Internship Form and send it to graduate-research@newcastle.edu.au. (67) (68) (69) RTP Fee Offset scholarship scholars will not have their scholarship extended by the duration of the (70) RTP stipend payments may continue for the duration of (71) Scholars undertaking (72) Suspension of scholarship payments may occur if: (73) Scholarship benefits will be terminated if the scholar does not hold a valid student visa. It is the responsibility of international scholars to ensure they hold a valid student visa while in Australia. (74) A scholarship will terminate: (75) Once a scholarship is terminated, it cannot be re-activated unless re-enrolment is permitted. (76) A scholarship will terminate: (77) Once a scholarship is terminated, it cannot be re-activated. (78) Scholars accept the (79) Scholars are required to conform to the rules and policies of the (80) RTP Stipend scholars commencing a HDR on (81) International (82) (83) Written appeals can be submitted to Graduate Research within 20 Research Training Program Scholarship Policy
Section 1 - Audience
Section 2 - Executive Summary
Section 3 - Purpose
Section 4 - Relaxation Clause
Section 5 - RTP Acknowledgement
Section 6 - Continuing Scholars
Section 7 - Basic Information
Eligibility
Periods of Support
RTP Fees Offset
RTP Stipend
Scholarship Extensions – RTP Fees Offset
Rate
RTP Allowances
Section 8 - Applications, selection process and offers
Applications
Selection
Offers
Section 9 - Commencement
Section 10 - Supervision and facilities
Section 11 - Attendance
RTP Stipend – Full time
RTP Stipend – Part time
Section 12 - Leave
RTP Stipend
Annual leave
Sick leave
Parental leave
Partner leave
Unused leave
Leave entitlements for part-time scholars
Section 13 - Leave of Absence
RTP Fees Offset
RTP Stipend
International scholars
Section 14 - Employment
RTP Stipend
International scholars
Section 15 - Enrolment Variations
Transfer of program within the University
Variation of study load
Section 16 - Transfer of Scholarship
Section 17 - Temporary cessation of stipend payments
RTP Stipend
Top of PageSection 18 - Research Internships
RTP Fee Offset
RTP Stipend
Section 19 - Suspension of scholarship
Top of PageSection 20 - Termination
International scholars
RTP Fees Offset
RTP Stipend
Section 21 - Obligations
Section 22 - Appeal